Gardena, California (CA) Colleges and Universities

Students near Gardena, California, can take advantage of degree programs at the University of California - Los Angeles, California State University - Long Beach or California State University - Fullerton, among others. These schools offer degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in fields such as psychology, history, biology and mathematics.

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Colleges and Universities in the Gardena, California, Area

University of California - Los Angeles

A 4-year public research university located in an urban setting, the University of California-Los Angeles is about 15 miles from Gardena, California. The school grants bachelor's, master's, doctoral and first professional degrees. The most popular topics of study for undergrads based on the number of degrees conferred are social sciences, life sciences and humanities.

Among the student support programs available, the Academic Advancement Program supports student retention, the Information Literacy Program fosters information skills and the International Education Office coordinates the Travel Study and Quarter Abroad programs.

Contact Information

Address: 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, California 90095-1405
Phone Number: (310) 825-4321

California State University - Long Beach

California State University-Long Beach is located 12 miles from Gardena, California. This NCAA Division I school is a 4-year public university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The school also offers online and distance education options, including selected accelerated programs for students who are working professionals. California State University-Long Beach has been named one of the top five public comprehensive universities in the Western United States by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges Guide.

Contact Information

Address: 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, California 90840-0115
Phone Number: (562) 985-4111

California State University - Fullerton

About 23 miles from Gardena, California, this 4-year college offers 105 bachelor's degrees, 55 master's degrees and one doctoral program. California State University-Fullerton is ranked on U.S. News & World Report's list of top public universities, and Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education's list of top schools granting bachelor's degrees to Hispanics.

California State University-Fullerton's master's degree programs in instructional design and technology, information technology are offered entirely online. The school hosts an Adult Reentry Center for learners aged 25 and older who are returning to school.

Contact Information

Address: 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California 92831-3599
Phone Number: (657) 278-2011

Complete List of Schools Near Gardena, California

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
University of California-Los Angeles	38,220	4-year, Public
California State University-Long Beach	37,891	4-year, Public
California State University-Fullerton	36,996	4-year, Public
East Los Angeles College	34,065	2-year, Public
University of Southern California	33,747	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Santa Monica College	31,404	2-year, Public
El Camino Community College District	27,098	2-year, Public
Long Beach City College	26,927	2-year, Public
Pasadena City College	26,713	2-year, Public
Cerritos College	23,236	2-year, Public
Fullerton College	22,068	2-year, Public
California State University-Los Angeles	20,743	4-year, Public
Rio Hondo College	20,609	2-year, Public
Los Angeles City College	19,672	2-year, Public
Los Angeles Valley College	19,542	2-year, Public
Los Angeles Trade Technical College	17,487	2-year, Public
Glendale Community College	16,166	2-year, Public
Cypress College	15,102	2-year, Public
Abram Friedman Occupational Center	14,127	< 2-year, Public
Golden West College	13,961	2-year, Public